Pelham, Massachusetts
Pelham: City in Massachusetts
About
Pelham is a city located in the county of Hampshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,321 and a population density of 50 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,305 inhabitants.
The city was created 286 years ago in 1737.
Quick Facts about Pelham
| Population : | 1,305 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Hampshire County |
| Postal code : | 01002 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 413 |
| Area : | 26.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,145 feet / 349 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1738 (286 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:35:53 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 49 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pelham is located at 42°23'35"N 72°24'13"W (42.3931500, -72.4037000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Pelham
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pelham decreased by 1.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,321 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,328 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,333 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,330 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,326 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,325 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,325 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,323 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,321 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,313 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,305 | -0.61% | estimation process |
People born in Pelham (5)
People born in Pelham, including activist Abby Kelley, inventor William Otis, U.S. mycologist Harvey Wilson Harkness, .
List
- Jonathan Sloane (American politician) he was born in 01/11/1785
- Lettie S. Bigelow (American author) she was born in 01/01/1849
Schools in Pelham
College & universities near Pelham, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166629 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst (MA) | 01003 |
| 164465 | Amherst College | Amherst (MA) | 01002-5000 |
| 166018 | Hampshire College | Amherst (MA) | 01002-5001 |
| 166939 | Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley (MA) | 01075-1489 |
| 167835 | Smith College | Northampton (MA) | 01063 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pelham, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Pelham , Alabama city in Alabama with a population of 24,231 people.
- Pelham , Alabama city in Alabama with a population of 22,289 people.
- Pelham , New Hampshire city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America with a population of 14,306 people.
- Pelham , New York town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States with a population of 6,917 people.
- Pelham , Georgia human settlement in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 3,408 people.
Other cities in Hampshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst | 40,643 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Northampton | 28,362 | County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Amherst Center | 19,065 | Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts |
| South Hadley | 17,539 | City in Massachusetts |
| Easthampton | 15,750 | City in Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Belchertown | 15,103 | City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Ware | 9,897 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| North Amherst | 6,819 | Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts |
| Granby | 6,262 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Southampton | 6,162 | Human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Hadley | 5,327 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| South Amherst | 4,994 | Village in the United States |
| Hatfield | 3,243 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Williamsburg | 2,462 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Huntington | 2,159 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westhampton | 1,630 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Pelham distances to largest Massachusetts cities
